Shimano canti question
09-26-21, 08:01 PM
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Shimano canti question
I’m putting the brakes back on, Shimano BR650 if I recall, and there are silver and gold springs. Gold on the left side, silver on the right?
Secondly, is the drive side the right side? I get confused as to whether the left side is when you are sitting on it or facing it.
and which way do the plastic backers point, up or down?
Secondly, is the drive side the right side? I get confused as to whether the left side is when you are sitting on it or facing it.
and which way do the plastic backers point, up or down?
09-26-21, 08:49 PM
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I can't remember the answers to your canti questions but obviously the DS is the right side of the bike as you're riding it.
09-26-21, 10:46 PM
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I think I figured it out. The black plastic spring keepers have an R and an L on them. I foolishly assumed that the L side was the left side of the bike and the R side was the right. I now realize the L and the R are for when you are looking at the brakes head on. I had the L keepers on the non-drive side and the R keepers on the drive side.
this is only my second time rebuilding(cleaning and lubricating) cantis.
this is only my second time rebuilding(cleaning and lubricating) cantis.
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I'm guessing you actually have BR-R550 brakes? I don't think there was a 650, as they went to the CX numbers after 550 (I think?). Manual for the 550 is here
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I'm guessing you actually have BR-R550 brakes? I don't think there was a 650, as they went to the CX numbers after 550 (I think?). Manual for the 550 is here
I went to a local bike coop to pickup an A72 Shimano brake straddle cable and ended up buying another full set of brakes for $16 with cables. They wanted $3 for just the straddle cable which I also bought.
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I think I figured it out. The black plastic spring keepers have an R and an L on them. I foolishly assumed that the L side was the left side of the bike and the R side was the right. I now realize the L and the R are for when you are looking at the brakes head on. I had the L keepers on the non-drive side and the R keepers on the drive side.
this is only my second time rebuilding(cleaning and lubricating) cantis.
this is only my second time rebuilding(cleaning and lubricating) cantis.
